US Bridges

CR 48 over W Fork Choc Byu

Good

Brazoria County, Texas · 1.35 MI S of SH 288 · Structure no. 120200U00010001

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
319
2013 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 48 over W Fork Choc Byu is a prestressed concrete other carrying CR 48 over W Fork Choc Byu in Brazoria County, Texas. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 50 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 319 vehicles a day, projected to reach 431 by 2033. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 48
CrossesW Fork Choc Byu
Location1.35 MI S of SH 288
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBrazoria County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.44678, -95.41452
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic319 (2013)
Projected traffic431 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$10,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 48 over W Fork Choc Byu built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is CR 48 over W Fork Choc Byu in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does CR 48 over W Fork Choc Byu carry?

About 319 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is CR 48 over W Fork Choc Byu?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 48 over W Fork Choc Byu?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.